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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Robotics Department Seminar Series: Rehabilitation Robotics - Improving Everyday Human Functions (This is a Thursday Session)
DESCRIPTION:Robotics Department Seminar Series (https://robotics.umich.edu/events/robotics-seminar-series/)\nSpeaker: Sunil K. Agrawal\nEdwin H. Armstrong Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine\, Columbia University\n\nTitle: \"Rehabilitation Robotics Improving Everyday Human Functions\"\nDate: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 - 5:00pm ET\nLocation: FRB Rm 2300 + Zoom\nZoom Link: https://myumi.ch/4xbmw\nMeeting ID: 971 2373 1172\nPasscode: 468244\n\nAbstract: Neural disorders\, old age\, and traumatic brain injury limit activities of daily living. Robotics can be used in novel ways to characterize human neuromuscular responses and retrain human functions. Columbia University Robotics and Rehabilitation (ROAR) Laboratory designs innovative robotics with these goals and performs scientific studies for human functions such as standing\, walking\, trunk control\, head turning\, and others. Human experiments have targeted individuals with stroke\, cerebral palsy\, Parkinson’s disease\, spinal cord injury\, ALS\, and older adults. The talk will provide an overview of these robotic technologies and scientific studies performed with them to demonstrate the potential of rehabilitation robotics to positively improve human functions and quality of life of people.\n\nSpeaker Bio: Sunil Agrawal received a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1990. He is currently a Professor and Director of Robotics and Rehabilitation (ROAR) Laboratory at Columbia University\, located both in engineering and medical campuses of the university. Dr. Agrawal has published more than 500 journal and conference papers\, 20 U.S. patents\, and 4 books. He is a Fellow of the ASME and AIMBE. His honors include a NSF Presidential Faculty Fellowship from the White House in 1994\, a Bessel Prize from Germany in 2003\, and a Humboldt US Senior Scientist Award in 2007. He is a recipient of 2016 Machine Design Award from ASME for “seminal contributions to design of robotic exoskeletons for gait training of stroke patients” and 2016 Mechanisms and Robotics Award from the ASME for “cumulative contributions and being an international leading figure in mechanical design and robotics”. He is a 2023 recipient of a Paintal Chair from Indian National Science Academy. He was a Plenary Speaker at the 2024 IEEE International Conference in Robotics and Automation in Yokohama.  He has successfully directed 40+ PhD student theses and has received Best Paper awards in ASME and IEEE sponsored robotics conferences. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal “Wearable Technologies” published by Cambridge University Press. He organized the IEEE BioRob 2020 conference in New York City and served as its conference chair.
UID:153118-21915115@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153118
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Robotics,Michigan Robotics,Medicine,Free,Engineering
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300
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DTSTAMP:20260921T150025
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:\"Getting to Work on Climate Policy\"
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered why organized labor sometimes supports climate policy but sometimes doesn’t? University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) Assistant Professor Geoff Henderson's new book\, \"Getting to Work on Climate Policy\,\" explores this question through over 60 interviews with insightful labor and climate advocates across four Western states–California\, Colorado\, Oregon and Washington.\n\nLearn more by ordering a copy of the book for your library and joining the book talk discussion.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public.
UID:152576-21913941@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152576
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Sustainability,Book Talk,Climate Policy,Seas
LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources  Building - 2315
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DTSTAMP:20260928T134632
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T180000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:DeRoy-Graf Lecture: Better Living Through Science: The Extraordinary Post-War Movement That Forever Changed the Way Americans Eat
DESCRIPTION:From SPAM to Jell-O\, cream of mushroom soup casserole to pineapple upside-down cake\, the 20th century saw a radical reinvention of food systems across the country. This is the story of how the domestic scientists\, with a dash of military tech and Madison Avenue\, revolutionized the world\, one home kitchen at a time.\n\nThis lecture will take place on Thursday\, October 8th\, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm\, in the Vandenberg Room\, located on the second floor of the Michigan League.\n\nBio: Diana Hubbell is a two-time James Beard Award-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience covering food\, culture\, and travel. Currently\, she runs the travel section at SAVEUR. \nPreviously\, she was an editor at Atlas Obscura\, where she wrote stories about an island full of very unusual feral pigs\, a utopian hippie cult\, and the long\, weird history of Jell-O meat salads. \n\nYou'll also find her bylines in The Guardian\, The Washington Post\, Condé Nast Traveler\, WIRED\, The Independent\, VICE\, Architectural Digest\, Eater\, Esquire\, AFAR\, Popular Science\, Wine Enthusiast\, Travel + Leisure\, Off Assignment\, and Playboy\, among other publications. \n\nShe lives in Brooklyn\, but has called Berlin and Bangkok home. She has an MA from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism's Arts & Culture program and a BA from Wesleyan University's College of Letters. \n\nThis fall Diana Hubbell is the DeRoy-Graf Memorial Visiting Professor in the LSA Honors Program at the University of Michigan.
UID:152950-21914828@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:#Honors Program
LOCATION:Michigan League - Vandenberg
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DTSTAMP:20261001T112118
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2026 - 2027
DESCRIPTION:If you are only seeing one workshop\, please SIGN-IN and refresh the Sessions page! If still having issues\, click this link. \nFirst-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Michigan (League, 2nd Floor)
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DTSTAMP:20261001T060430
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:HLS Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Healthcare & Life Sciences Club Happy Hour 🥂\nTake a break from classes and recruiting to connect with fellow HLS members! Grab a drink before Skeeps and get to know others interested in healthcare and life sciences. Whether you’re exploring the industry or bringing years of experience\, we’d love to see you there!\n📅 Thursday\, October 8 | 5–7 PM\n📍 Garage Bar\n🍻 Drinks on us while our tab lasts!\nRSVP here on Maize Pages
UID:153077-21915046@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153077
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Garage Bar
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DTSTAMP:20261001T112146
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:La Casa X LHM: Latine Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join La Casa and Latine Heritage Month for a screening of \"In the Heights.\" Kick back\, eat some food\, and enjoy the show!
UID:153014-21914923@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153014
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center Basement
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DTSTAMP:20260924T125146
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening:Land of Canaan
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Matthaei Botanical Gardens for a screening of Land of Canaan\, a feature documentary exploring the relationship between Palestinian farmers\, ancient olive trees\, and the land and traditions that have sustained communities for generations.\n\nThe film follows Palestinian-American anthropologist and entrepreneur Dr. Nasser Abufarha as he returns to the West Bank\, where challenges facing the olive harvest threaten farmers’ livelihoods and generations of ecological knowledge. Through his work with farming communities\, Abufarha helps build a fair-trade network connecting Palestinian olive growers with international markets while supporting traditional agricultural practices\, environmental stewardship\, and cultural heritage.\n\nFollowing the screening\, Dr. Abufarha\, the film’s protagonist and founder of Canaan Palestine and the Palestine Fair Trade Association\, will join attendees for a Q&A and discussion.\n\nThe evening begins with light refreshments before the film. After the Q&A\, guests are invited to spend time in the Conservatory to visit the olive tree housed there.\n\nSchedule\n5-5:30 pm: Arrival and light refreshments\n5:30-7 pm: Introduction and film screening\n7-8 pm: Q&A and Conservatory visit\n\nSpace is limited. Registration is required.
UID:152831-21914581@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152831
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Ecology,Anthropology
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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